Circles Off - Sports Betting Podcasts

Geoff Fienberg, sophisticated square and Chargers superfan, and Kirk Evans, NBA analyst and cultural commentator, jump into the chaos around Super Bowl LX and the NFL MVP drama. They dissect Seattle’s defensive dominance, Kenneth Walker III’s MVP run, the tight Stafford-Maye vote, halftime market oddities, athlete-betting optics, and proposals to curb NBA tanking.

Chris Dierkes, two-time betting contest winner and sharp commentator, shares firsthand perspective on high-level competition and prediction markets. Conversation covers how AI is actually changing workflows and where hype fails. They also tackle public tracking controversies, the pitfalls of posting live orders, and the brutal realities of trying to go pro in betting.

On Life of a Capper, pro bettors answer two brutally honest questions: the worst gambling losses they’ve ever suffered financially, and the sports betting bad beats that still haunt them today. Filmed for Circles Off on The Hammer Betting Network and presented by Kalshi, this episode explores betting bankroll swings, unforgettable bad beat stories, sports gambling reality, and betting industry interviews. Hosted by Jacob Gramegna. 📅 New episodes of Circle Back every Monday at 1pm ET and Friday at 8am ET. Plus, watch for additional content every Wednesday, ranging from interviews with industry experts to instructional videos! 🟢 Check out Kalshi and get signed up today: https://kalshi.onelink.me/1r91/hammer 📊Scale with PRO. Apply for a Betstamp PRO Props Screen demo → https://betstamp.com/hammer LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: https://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Circles Off on Twitter - https://x.com/CirclesOffHQ ⬛ Circles Off on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@circlesoffhq 🟪 Circles Off on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/circlesoffhq/ OUR OTHER CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ 📚 https://www.youtube.com/@HitTheBooksHQ #SportsBetting #Betting #bettingtips #bettingstrategy #bettingstrategies #bettingadvice #gambling #professionalbettors Title: Pro Sports Bettors Describe Their Worst Losses... | Presented by Kalshi Circles Off podcast is an entertainment podcast. The opinions expressed in the podcast are for the purpose of discussion in the area of sports betting, online gaming and other like markets. Circles Off podcast does not condone unlawful or illegal activity, and if you are unsure of the laws in your jurisdiction surrounding these markets, please seek the appropriate legal advice about strategies that you intend to implement. Please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Circle Back, Jacob, Rob, Kirk, and Jason break down why so many people are confused by betting odds and why the idea that sportsbooks are “shading” lines to trick the public is mostly nonsense. We debunk common myths, explain how odds actually work today, and discuss the smartest way to interpret them if you want to stay ahead of the game. Plus, we recap an insane weekend in sports, from the Australian Open upsets to NHL Stadium Series highlights and the latest NFL coaching news. Jacob Gramegna hosts the conversation with professional sports bettor Rob Pizzola, basketball originator Kirk Evans, and special guest Jason Cooper from The Hammer Daily. Expect sharp takes, real betting insight, and a no-nonsense look at the stories everyone’s talking about. 📅 New episodes of Circle Back every Monday at 1pm ET and Friday at 8am ET. Plus, watch for additional content every Wednesday, ranging from interviews with industry experts to instructional videos! 🟢 Check out Kalshi and get signed up today: https://kalshi.onelink.me/1r91/hammer 📊 Building in prediction markets? Get your trial API key for unified prediction market and sportsbook data: https://bit.ly/4blx5BR LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: https://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for our newsletter: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Circles Off on Twitter - https://x.com/CirclesOffHQ ⬛️ Circles Off on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@circlesoffhq 🟪 Circles Off on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/circlesoffhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Rob - https://x.com/robpizzola 🔵 Follow Kirk - https://x.com/KirkEvans0 🔵 Follow Jason - https://x.com/TakesByJ 🔵 Follow Jacob - https://x.com/jacob_gramegna OUR OTHER CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ 📚 https://www.youtube.com/@HitTheBooksHQ SHOW INDEX 0:00 - Circle Back w/ Rob Pizzola, Kirk Evans, Geoff Fienberg and Jacob Gramegna 8:55 - Recapping the weekend of sports 21:00 - The Mount Rushmore of athletes this century 35:46 - -250 doesn't mean what it used to 48:12 - Is it possible to make $70 000+ on one account? 57:27 - Reading your comments 1:10:30 - Make horse racing betting fair again 1:17:13 - These coaches need to watch what they say 1:21:12 - A question for Benson and Spanky #SportsBetting #Betting #circleback #bettingtips #bettingstrategy #bettingstrategies #bettingadvice #gambling TITLE: Do These Betting Odds Mean Something Different Than They Used To? | Presented by Kalshi Disclaimer: The content presented in this show is intended for entertainment purposes only. All opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of any individuals or organizations mentioned. Statements made about public figures or entities are based on publicly available information and are not intended to harm or defame any person or business. This show relies on the fair use of social media posts, which are presented in good faith for the purpose of commentary and criticism. Viewers are advised to form their own opinions. Circles Off podcast is an entertainment podcast. The opinions expressed in the podcast are for the purpose of discussion in the area of sports betting, online gaming and other like markets. Circles Off podcast does not condone unlawful or illegal activity, and if you are unsure of the laws in your jurisdiction surrounding these markets, please seek the appropriate legal advice about strategies that you intend to implement. Please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fast-paced takedown of viral Super Bowl betting trends and why people still follow them blindly. The panel tears into novelty props like the coin toss, parlay tricks, and how recency bias and small samples warp markets. They also debate Hall of Fame voting controversies around Bill Belichick and how betting culture reacts to mainstream narratives.

This week on Circle Back, we break down an exciting NFL championship weekend where the Patriots defeated the Broncos and the Seahawks toppled the Rams. We react to all the drama on the field, analyze key plays, and preview what this means heading into the Super Bowl. Plus, we examine possibly the worst free bet we’ve ever seen and respond to getting called out on Twitter. Jacob Gramegna hosts the discussion with Rob Pizzola, professional sports bettor and CEO of The Hammer, Kirk Evans, basketball originator, and Geoff Fienberg, sophisticated square. Together, they react to NFL playoff chaos, break down the free bet disaster, and weigh in on the Twitter call-out, giving their unique takes on the latest betting and sports drama. 📅 New episodes of Circle Back every Monday at 1pm ET and Friday at 8am ET. Plus, watch for additional content every Wednesday, ranging from interviews with industry experts to instructional videos! 🟢 Check out Kalshi and get signed up today: https://kalshi.onelink.me/1r91/hammer 📊Scale with Betstamp PRO. Redeem Your 50% Off Limited Time Offer → https://bit.ly/49oxORo LINKS 🎮 Join The Hammer's Discord: https://discord.gg/hammer ✉️ Sign up for Kirk's Hammer: https://kirknewsletter.thehammer.bet/ 🔨 The Hammer Betting Network: https://thehammer.bet/ SOCIALS 🔵 Circles Off on Twitter - https://x.com/CirclesOffHQ ⬛️ Circles Off on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@circlesoffhq 🟪 Circles Off on Insta - https://www.instagram.com/circlesoffhq/ FOLLOW 🔵 Follow Rob - https://x.com/robpizzola 🔵 Follow Kirk - https://x.com/KirkEvans0 🔵 Follow Geoff - https://x.com/gfienberg17 🔵 Follow Jacob - https://x.com/jacob_gramegna OUR OTHER CHANNELS 🔨 https://www.youtube.com/@TheHammerHQ 🏈 https://www.youtube.com/@FwdProgressHQ 📚 https://www.youtube.com/@HitTheBooksHQ SHOW INDEX 0:00 - Circle Back w/ Rob Pizzola, Kirk Evans, Geoff Fienberg and Jacob Gramegna 6:22 - NFL Championship Sunday Recap 25:22 - Accidently finding a really good edge 32:29 - The Super Bowl Matchup 36:22 - The worst free bet of all time? 41:23 - Taylor Mathis calls us out 58:48 - Reading your comments 1:14:31 - USD = CAD in Vegas? 1:22:13 - Gambling Twitter involved ina boxing event 1:26:24 - Irregular betting caught ahead of UFC 324 1:32:25 - Jeff Benson exposes Sean Perry 1:41:06 - Rob claps back at Steve Fezzik #SportsBetting #Betting #circleback #bettingtips #bettingstrategy #bettingstrategies #bettingadvice #gambling TITLE: The Free Bet Disaster We Can’t Ignore + We Got Called Out.. | Presented by Kalshi Disclaimer: The content presented in this show is intended for entertainment purposes only. All opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of any individuals or organizations mentioned. Statements made about public figures or entities are based on publicly available information and are not intended to harm or defame any person or business. This show relies on the fair use of social media posts, which are presented in good faith for the purpose of commentary and criticism. Viewers are advised to form their own opinions. Circles Off podcast is an entertainment podcast. The opinions expressed in the podcast are for the purpose of discussion in the area of sports betting, online gaming and other like markets. Circles Off podcast does not condone unlawful or illegal activity, and if you are unsure of the laws in your jurisdiction surrounding these markets, please seek the appropriate legal advice about strategies that you intend to implement. Please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A heated debate over teaching kids about sports betting and whether simulated betting normalizes harm. A dive into shifting poker strategies and the push to rebrand poker as a math-driven game. Examination of prediction-market trading roles, how sharp groups move big bets, and controversies around problem gaming framing.

Professional sports bettor Rob Pizzola dives into the common pitfalls that bettors face when interpreting odds as certainties rather than probabilities. He emphasizes the dangers of outcome-based thinking and the importance of accepting variance. By sharing insights from games that shaped his mindset, Rob advocates for writing down probabilities before placing bets and separating evaluation from results. He also encourages taking breaks from betting to reconnect with the essence of sports, helping to mitigate emotional reactions.

The recent Bills-Broncos game sparked debate over a stunning interception, igniting discussions on NFL catch rules among fans and bettors. The hosts delve into the nuances of the ruling and the missed booth review. Creative celebrations for big wins and the complexities of betting on NBA games also take center stage. Plus, they discuss viral moments, like parlay losses, and tackle the impact of analytics on game strategies. Don't miss their reactions to podcast rankings within the betting podcast community!

A massive point-shaving scandal in college basketball has been uncovered, with shocking connections to the Chinese Basketball Association and investigation intricacies. The discussion heats up around the rivalry between Fanatics and FanDuel regarding bet protections after injuries. Financial pressures on players and the difficulties of maintaining game integrity stir lively debate. Topics like prediction markets and the practicalities of betting limits reveal layers of complexity in the gambling world, while the panel invites audience reactions to the unfolding chaos.